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Photo Mug : Carpenter bee (Xylocopa caffra) male robbing nectar from Ninepin heath (Erica mammosa)

Carpenter bee (Xylocopa caffra) male robbing nectar from Ninepin heath (Erica mammosa)



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Carpenter bee (Xylocopa caffra) male robbing nectar from Ninepin heath (Erica mammosa)

Carpenter bee (Xylocopa caffra) male robbing nectar from Ninepin heath (Erica mammosa), not pollinating flower. The Cape, South Africa. February

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Bring the beauty of nature into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring a stunning image of a Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa caffra) in action, captured by renowned nature photographer Heather Angel from the Nature Picture Library. This intriguing moment showcases the bee as it expertly robs nectar from a Ninepin Heath (Erica mammosa) flower in the Cape region of South Africa. Each mug holds a standard amount of your favorite beverage and is crafted with high-quality materials to ensure durability and a comfortable grip. A perfect gift for nature lovers or as a treat for yourself, these mugs add a touch of the great outdoors to your morning coffee or evening tea.

A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.

Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.

Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate


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Buzzing with Sweet Satisfaction - A Carpenter Bee's Nectar Heist!

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. In this snapshot captured by the talented Heather Angel, we witness a daring male Carpenter bee (Xylocopa caffra) on a mission to satisfy his sweet tooth. The vibrant red Ninepin heath (Erica mammosa) serves as the backdrop for this audacious act of nectar robbery. As the industrious insect hovers above the delicate flower, it becomes clear that pollination is not on his agenda today. With precision and agility, he skillfully extracts every drop of golden nectar from the unsuspecting bloom. This clever carpenter bee knows how to take advantage of nature's offerings without lifting a wing in return! The Cape region of South Africa provides an enchanting setting for this scene straight out of an insect espionage movie. Amidst the picturesque landscape, our little thief indulges in stolen sweetness while showcasing his striking colors against the African sun. Heather Angel's remarkable photography allows us to marvel at both nature's beauty and its quirky characters. From intricate details like tracheophyta and magnoliopsida to buzzing hexapods and vibrant blooms, there is so much more than meets the eye in this extraordinary image. So next time you spot a Carpenter bee hovering near your flowers, remember their sneaky reputation as they savor life's sugary delights!

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